True or False: Race and national origin are protected characteristics in hiring.

• A. Not applicable
• B. Not sure
• C. False
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Race and national origin are protected characteristics in hiring, meaning employers cannot base hiring decisions on these attributes. Laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, interviewing, testing, and selection, so candidates should be evaluated on qualifications, experience, and job relevance—not on race or where they come from. The statement is True because these protections are well established and apply to hiring. The other options don’t fit because they would imply either no clear stance or a denial of these protections, which contradicts anti-discrimination laws.